A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4160437 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4162366 epoch_slot_no: 15166 block_no: 4160260 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1821 time: 2020-05-14 10:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad7f28944148279c06aecda0916c393bf73f759e2b592eb96e2b3b32a8311de4Block Operator
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